"This is an important first step in returning AUFC to the top of the A League."

Speaking from Munich, Kurz said he was looking to repay the faith installed in him.

"Grant Mayer and Ante Kovacevic always left me under the impression that I would be the right person for the job as a head coach in Adelaide," Kurz said. "I was impressed by their effort to convince me.

"After valuable conversations with Ante I'm looking forward to taking on this new and exciting challenge.

"I've done a lot of research already about the A- League and I'm very proud to become a part of it."

Kurz will arrive in Adelaide ahead of the club's first training session on June 28.